LUMIX DMC-TS5 Wi-Fi Enabled Lifestyle Tough Camera - Orange

DMC-TS5

Features

The rugged, waterproof and WiFi-enabled LUMIX TS5 compact adventure camera delivers go-anywhere flexibility with state-of-the-art imaging performance. Unwire your creativity with WiFi technology that allows you to share your pictures instantly from your smartphone. The LUMIX TS5 is the ultimate tough camera, so no matter where you find yourself... diving with sea life, hanging from a mountain, or exploring the winding alleys of a foreign market... you will take the best shot possible without worrying about your camera. Waterproof to 43 feet, shockproof from 6.5 feet, freezeproof from 14 degrees Fahrenheit, and pressure resistant to 220 lbs, the LUMIX TS5 really is the tough-man of the compact camera market.

Control It and Share Instantly From Your Smartphone

Tough & WiFi with NFC

The advanced WiFi functions of the LUMIX TS5 give you the ability to control, save and share your images easily.

One Touch Connection

Get connected with NFC (Near Field Communication) and you can easily change your smartphone or tablet into a remote control for your LUMIX camera by simply touching the camera and the smartphone or tablet together.

Remote Shooting

You'll have the ultimate wireless control with the Panasonic Image App. You can use your smartphone or tablet to control the camera's zoom, set the focus, and shoot from a distance.

Video Recording

Getting yourself in the photo has never been easier with remote shooting and now you can even get into the video action too. The TS5 will start and stop video recording from your smartphone or tablet allowing you to reach new heights in your creativity.

Remote View

Once you've captured your photos and videos remotely, don't worry about running back to the camera to see if you got the shot. You can view images and play back videos right from your smartphone to ensure you got it. You're free to continue shooting right at the spot without moving back to the camera to reset it like you would have to do with the self-timer function.

Touch and Share

Sharing images has never been easier. Simply touch your camera to your friend's smartphone or tablet and an image will be transferred.*

* In 1-thumbnail playback mode.

Panasonic Image App Easy Share

The power of sharing and convenience is in your hands with the free Panasonic Image App for iOS/Android smartphones/tablets. You can instantly upload and share your images on a SNS (Social Networking Service) with the app.

Instant Transfer

Set up your camera to instantly transfer the photos you shoot to your device. Just start shooting and the camera will do the rest for you.

Wireless TV playback

Sharing your pictures on your large screen TV has never been easier with the WiFi Direct™ function. You can display images on a TV that supports the Digital Media Renderer (DMR) function of the DLNA standard (Digital Living Network Alliance) like the Panasonic VIERA HDTV.

Instant Creativity With Built-In Creative Effects

Creative Control/Creative Retouch

Panasonic is ready to take the ordinary and make it extraordinary by fueling your creativity with the Creative Control feature (in the recording mode) and the Creative Retouch feature (in the playback mode). These features take simple or complicated scenes and make them easy to capture in a great photo. Simply set the camera to match your scene and it uses sophisticated presets to optimize the camera settings resulting in photos you'll be proud of.

Creative Control for Video

The Creative Control feature for video matches the colors to your subject and surroundings. In Miniature Effect Mode, the video you record is played back 10x faster making it more comical and fun to watch*.

* Sound will not be recorded with Miniature Effect in Creative Control Mode and approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded.(If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long.)

Advanced Underwater Mode

The Red Color Reproduction of Advanced Underwater Mode compensates for the color red that is easily lost in underwater photography. This creates underwater pictures that look more natural. Other modes that deliver incredible results are Sports, Snow, and Beach & Snorkeling. They can all be selected from the menu quickly and easily.

Creative Panorama

Panasonic has developed the industry's first Creative Panorama functions. Discover 12 filter effects that will take your panorama images to the next level with creative and dramatic results.

Manual Exposure

For those looking to take on more creative control, the DMC-TS5 has easy-to-use manual controls. You can set the aperture to control the depth of field, and adjust the shutter speed to freeze moving subjects or create a motion blur that exaggerates the feeling of movement.

iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode

In the iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode, the camera does all the work, leaving you free to compose your shot and capture the moment. Simply aim, press, and shoot. The detection and correction functions go to work to give you beautiful photos and videos*.

* The applicable iA Mode functions vary with photos and videos.

Intelligent HDR

You will be delighted by the creative possibilities that Intelligent HDR (High Dynamic Range) delivers. Shoot several still pictures consecutively at different exposure levels that are then overlaid to produce a single composite picture without whiteout (over-exposure) or blackout (under-exposure). The results are stunning.

Intelligent Night Shot

Bright, glamorous night scenery can be recorded without using a tripod when you use the Intelligent Handheld Night Shot. It generates a beautiful night scene with illumination by layering multiple pictures shot consecutively for one outstanding night photo.

Progressive Scanning

Reproduces all image data in a single picture.

Stereo Microphone

Panasonic has incorporated a stereo zoom microphone resulting in videos with the high-quality stereo sound of Dolby® Digital. This delivers realistic sound to your videos. Mechanical noise caused by the camera's zooming operation is suppressed to improve the clearness, and the Auto Wind Cut function blocks out most noise from background wind making the voices you are recording stand out.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Tough, Smart Travel Companion

Ultimate Toughness

In addition to being waterproof, shockproof, dustproof and freezeproof, the durable DMC-TS5 also boasts pressure resistance. Take this camera with you on all of your photographic journeys. From fishing or camping in the springtime, diving, snorkeling, surfing in the summer, mountain climbing in autumn, or skiing and snowboarding in winter, the DMC-TS5 is an all-year-round camera that records stunning memories in beautiful photos and videos.

The DMC-TS5 features pressure resistance of 100 kgf thanks to the reinforced rib structure of its internal design. You can safely put it in your pocket or backpack with ease.

With waterproof performance to a depth of 43ft, equivalent to the "IPX8" standard, the DMC-TS5 delivers active shooting on the beach, underwater or in a pool. If the camera gets dirty, soil and dust can be easily washed off with water.

The DMC-TS5 is shockproof from a height of 6.6ft in accordance with the "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" test standard. Shoot actively while moving around with the camera in one hand worry-free.

The DMC-TS5 is dustproof, equivalent to the "IP6X" standard. While hiking or playing sports, fine dust particles can enter cameras through gaps in the camera body and cause malfunctions. No worries with the DMC-TS5, it can be used in these activities and more without any problems.

Looking to shoot in the cold? The DMC-TS5 is freezeproof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit so get out and shoot your favorite winter activities like skiing, snowboarding or skating.

Anti-Fog Glass

An anti-fog glass on the lens cover prevents it from being fogged with steam when going from one temperature to the next.

GPS and GLONASS

Place Name and Landmark Information

The LUMIX's GPS shows the name of the Country/Region, State/Prov/County, County/Township, City/Town/Village and Landmark using the internal data to give you real-time information on your location when taking photos.

Playback

The photos and videos with the location names are automatically sorted in a virtual folder alphabetically in the camera allowing you to quickly find them.

GPS Log/Altimeter Log

In addition to the Altimeter logging function, the DMC-TS5 records GPS logging. This allows memorizing travel distances which can be displayed on the Google Earth application.

Quad Indicator

The DMC-TS5 is specially designed for active outdoor use. It adopts GPS, compass, altimeter and even barometer features to show and record altitude, barometric pressure and orientation data. The barometer also works for underwater depth.

Large 3.0-inch 460K-dot LCD

The DMC-TS5 has a 3.0-inch 460K-dot LCD with a 100% field of view. LUMIX's acclaimed Intelligent LCD function automatically adjusts the brightness in 11 step increments according to your shooting conditions. You can share the fun of viewing images with family and friends too.

28mm Wide-Angle Lens

The 28mm wide-angle lens* easily captures large groups of people indoors or expansive architectural structures and scenes with dynamic width and perspective, even from a short distance away.

* Simulated image.

9.3x Intelligent Zoom

If the 4.6x optical zoom is not long enough for your photographic journey, the Intelligent Zoom uses digital zoom technology with minimum deterioration of image quality thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology. The 4.6x optical zoom virtually extends to a 9.3x zoom equivalent.

Power O.I.S.

The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) suppresses vibration and hand-shake that happens when you press the shutter button or when shooting at night with a slow shutter speed.

Night Scenes

Dimly Lit Scenes

Macro Shots

16.1-Megapixel MOS Sensor

The new 16.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor delivers both high quality image recording and high speed signal processing. The Wavelet NR (Noise Reduction) system*1 in the Venus Engine enables a deliberate noise reduction process without missing low-frequency noise by enlarging its detection area by approx.64x*2. The results are high sensitivity image recording even at ISO 3200.

*1 Works in high sensitivity image recording at ISO 800 or higher.*2 Panasonic comparison with DMC-ZS20.

10 fps with 16.1-Megapixel Full Resolution

With the newly developed MOS sensor, the DMC-TS5 will shoot 10 fps* in 16.1-megapixel full resolution with a mechanical shutter, and 5 fps with continuous AF. You can even take a series of shots, choose the ones you like the best, and delete the rest.

* Max. 7 images.

60 fps in 3.5-megapixel Resolution

When you need even more frames per second with higher-speed burst shooting, you can use the electronic shutter and achieve 60 fps.

Quick Start-Up Time

The DMC-TS5 is ready to shoot when you are. With its quick start-up time and Light Speed AF the DMC-TS5 helps you to never miss a moment.

Light Speed AF

Light Speed AF helps catch even the most fleeting photo opportunities. You can quickly focus on moving subjects such as sports, animals or kids.

Torch Light

The DMC-TS5 features a torch light that helps records beautiful videos even in dusky underwater environments or at a nighttime camp. You can even turn on the light to illuminate a subject when the camera function is not activated.

Time Lapse Shot

Have you ever wanted to capture a flower blooming, or clouds floating across the sky? The Time Lapse Shot feature on the DMC-TS5 gives you the creative control to set the start time, interval for taking the images, and the number of pictures to shoot. Once that is set, the camera will automatically record the images without you.

3D Shooting Capability

Photos or videos recorded in AVCHD on the SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards are easy to view on a Panasonic VIERA TV. Simply insert the card into the SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card slot on a VIERA TV or DIGA Blu-ray Disc™ player to playback your photos and videos. You can also use an optional HDMI micro cable to output the photos and videos you took from the camera directly to the TV for VIERA Link. Control many of these features using the TV's remote control.

Combine your pictures taken with the 3D Photo Mode and the 3D VIERA TV and your photos come to life in a way you never thought imaginable.

Extended battery Life

The high-energy efficiency and new large capacity battery delivers extended battery life by approximately 20 %. You can shoot approximately 370 pictures on a single battery charge*.

NOTE*1 / Recording conditions by CIPA standard / - CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. / - Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. / - Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). / - Using the supplied battery. / - Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [ON].) / - Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. / - Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording. / - Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases. / *2 / - These are standard times taken at a temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. / - The time available for recording varies depending on the environment, the interval between recordings, and the manner of use. / - Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power supply [ON] / [OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc. / - Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] in [FHD/60p]/[FHD/60i] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. / - Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB.

Reviews

DMC-TS5 is rated
4.2 out of
5 by
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Very SatisfiedAfter reading reviews online for numerous point and shoot cameras, I decided on the Lumix DMC-TS5. I already had 2 other digital cameras but wanted one for work that would fit into my outer jacket/vest pocket.
I find the camera easy to use with excellent photo results. The fact it is also a tough camera is a bonus and I know it will serve my needs very well as part of my work in oilfield construction.
I am very happy with my purchase!!

Date published: 2015-03-25

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Disposable CameraIf you are buying this camera to take underwater shots, and I suppose you are, otherwise you would be buying a simpler camera, have in mind that this is a disposable camera. Water will get into your camera. If not the first time you go underwater, it will eventually. The camera doesn't keep up with its promises. Mine, for example never dove more than 2m (6.6ft#, it never fell on the ground above 1m #3.3ft# and yet they claim the camera to be shock proof up to 2m #6.6ft). I purchase my camera in Sept/2013 and little over a year, the smallest amount of water would leak into it scraping the whole camera. Note that I would not dive every single day. If I entered water 6 or 7 occasions, it was too much. Totally disposable I would not recommend even because warranty will not cover water leakage. Go figure, if they are selling this as waterproof!!!

Date published: 2015-02-24

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
There Are More Than Just Us In Tis WorldAll of this is because of a employee who though they couldnt do it, BUT THEY DID.
So i went to Cuba recenty, and we did do alot of tourist things. So i can tell you from an average person that this is an amazing camera. Learning to use it a first is a big deal, but it's the same with any camera.
This is my first review on a product so just listen to me please and take note of what I'm saying.
This camera saved the photographic memories of my first vacation outside of Canada. Let me give you a break down of what happened and take it upon yourself to decide. So my Bro his girlfriend and iu went to Cuba and decided to take and expadition that involed a rocky coastline, a small city, a farm, a ranch (I know pretty much the same), and Cave Diving.
So let me tell you for me it takes amazing pictures and It's Auto Intelligent is pretty amazing. But what i want to talk about is the Water Proof Technology.
So during our tourist adventures we all went cave diving (you can probably guess what happened) the water was crystal clear and their were only 3 other people in the water at the time. We decided to explore that cave and we were doing pretty good until the transfer of camera between two people. Not 5 seconds later i realized i drop the camera, when i did realize though i dived with no goggles or anyrthing and saw it's hazy glow getting deeper and deeper, I could not persue it any more. (by the way I aint no physical specimen or anything, the last sport i did was coach soccer and win the championship for and U14 boys club in 2013) My bro and i tried to get it while the light was still on but we had no success. OH LET ME TELL YOU THIS WAS 22M DEEP OR ABOUT 72FT. More than what i could stand by the the manual. I thought all was lost, that camera lights whent out and just blackness under a ridge. I learned two this that day take that back actually six things. Number One: Get A flotaion Devivce for this Camera
Number Two: I Can free dive nearly 73 FT (that is amazing for me, Im so proud)
Number Three: I Will Risk My Life For A Camera
Number Four: Respect people no matter who they are
Nuimber Five: Memories Are more important than a picture
Number Six: Live Life Till You Have Given It Al It Has To Offer

Date published: 2014-12-21

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Practical and Down to EarthCan't wait to try this practical and down-to-earth camera.

Date published: 2014-11-25

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
very high qualityeasy to use and very high quality design

Date published: 2014-11-25

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Love Lumix CamerasI had three Panasonic digital cameras in the past and currently own the latest model. I just love everything about it especially the color and resolution... and the wifi capability when transferring photos with the phone is the best feature.

Date published: 2014-11-25

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Ts5daughter took it to Afracia this summer.It lasted the safari &took great pictures even under water. was the best no this site

Date published: 2014-11-25

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Best Camera in Class!I'm a photographer and wanted something to use when I didn't want to expose my Nikon D7000 to the elements as well as underwater use. But above all I wanted EXCELLENT pictures and expected reasonable video quality from under the sea to skiing. After taking approximately 2,500 pictures in all conditions over a period of more than 12 months, I share the following.
I got exactly what I expected of this camera and have recommended it to two friends who made the purchase and were also very pleased with it. I lent it to a friend for a cruise, and his family was also very pleased with the camera performance. I doubt they push the camera limits as I tend to and probably just set it on Intelligent Auto. BTW, it works fine in this mode.
Previously, I had a Pentax Optio W60, 10M pixel it sits in my closet, I can't even bring myself to sell this to anyone because it is so bad! The picture quality was horrible although durable for the short time I used it.
After reading consumer reports and THIS camera was one of their top rated, so I bought it online without trying it out first and was ecstatic with the results. From under the sea to skiing it performs flawlessly in both pictures and video and I've taken some great sunset pictures as well as other land pictures. I sometimes use it for basic photography when I could be using the Nikon because I know it performs as I expect.
I tend to abuse this camera and almost consider it almost disposable, it has been dropped on concrete, subject to extreme cold. left in a hot vehicle, and I've taken it to 45' below sea level although not rated for this and it's seen it's share of sand. I've never had a problem with the camera results. The case is scratched and dented, but with no detriment to the performance.
A quick disclaimer: I'm really only interested in the photographic results and found the GPS a pain to use and it does drain the battery. Same with the altimeter. The WiFi took a while to connect and I really never used it, preferring to just connect it to my PC with the cable and download the pictures. I did use the remote control from a smart phone, but I had to be within viewing distance of the camera in order for it to work and not too far away, so it was tried once and then forgotten. But it can be configured to automatically upload pictures to your PC, tablet, phone or the cloud. It's just not my thing and I didn't use these features.
My biggest complaint is battery life. With it on all the time and taking pictures and video's, I'd kill the battery in about 1.5 hours. My second complaint is the proximity of the video record button to the picture button. {I can't see close underwater to be able to read the display.} Many times I found that I was shooting a video when I meant to take a picture.
In sharing my pictures with other divers, they were also surprised at the quality and color of my pictures. One man had the latest and best Nikon (can't recall the model). We compared underwater pictures and his quality, especially color was not up to par with this camera. He said he'll be selling his Nikon and buying this model.
I agreed with the reviews from Dice32, TechGirl, and rgeorge911 and tried not to repeat their comments, but they were spot on as well. as for the folks who only used it in less than 10' of water, following all directions, it seems odd to me that I took it to 45' without leaking issues. For the man who bought it for his daughter and they are following directions and not taking it into the pool (chlorine); I say don't worry about it. JUST rinse it off ASAP. Mine has been exposed to chlorine, although not for very long and I did rinse it well, as I do after salt water exposure.
When Panasonic comes out with an updated version, I'll be one of the first to buy it and sell this one to a friend or online.

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How do I install firmware in my camera using an SD card?

Digital Still Camera Firmware Update Guide.

1) Preparation before attempting the update.

A. Make sure the camera's battery is completely charged. If the battery is not completely charged the firmware update will not begin. Format the SD memory card in the camera, then take a couple of pictures.

B. Turn off the camera.

2) Copying the Firmware to your memory card.

A. Download the latest firmware update for your model by clicking on the "Download Ver. X.X " link to a location on your computer (we recommend the "Desktop").

E."Drag" to Copy and Paste" the .bin file from the opened folder to the drive with the SD Card showing in your"My Computer" window for"PC" users and"Finder" or"Drive" in Macs. This will copy the file to the card.

F. If you choose to leave the SD Card in your camera, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. Turn the camera on and set it to"Playback" mode. Then select"PC" on the LCD screen. Drag the .bin file from the opened folder to the device that either says Panasonic or mass storage to complete the transfer.

G."SDXC cards, 32GB or larger, require special card readers. Depending on your PC, and the age of its operating system, you may not be able to directly write to such large cards. If your PC asks you to format the card, DO NOT, this is one indication that your system is not compatible with the newer larger memory cards. In this case a smaller card, 16GB or smaller should be used.

3) Updating the camera's firmware.

A. Turn the Camera off, insert the SD Card if you copied the firmware to the card while inserted into the computer.

B. Turn the Camera power on and press the"Playback" button. The camera's LCD screen should now be showing a screen asking if you desire to"Update" the firmware. Highlight"Yes" and press the"Menu/Set" button.

C. When the Camera has completed the firmware update it will turn itself off and then back on.

D. This completes the update process.

4) Confirming the update.

A. Turn the camera's power back on.

B. Set to"Playback" Mode.

C. Choose the"Setup" menu.

D. Select Version Disp.

Digital Still Camera Firmware Update Guide.

1) Preparation before attempting the update.

A. Make sure the camera's battery is completely charged. If the battery is not completely charged the firmware update will not begin. Format the SD memory card in the camera, then take a couple of pictures.

B. Turn off the camera.

2) Copying the Firmware to your memory card.

A. Download the latest firmware update for your model by clicking on the "Download Ver. X.X " link to a location on your computer (we recommend the "Desktop").

E."Drag" to Copy and Paste" the .bin file from the opened folder to the drive with the SD Card showing in your"My Computer" window for"PC" users and"Finder" or"Drive" in Macs. This will copy the file to the card.

F. If you choose to leave the SD Card in your camera, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. Turn the camera on and set it to"Playback" mode. Then select"PC" on the LCD screen. Drag the .bin file from the opened folder to the device that either says Panasonic or mass storage to complete the transfer.

G."SDXC cards, 32GB or larger, require special card readers. Depending on your PC, and the age of its operating system, you may not be able to directly write to such large cards. If your PC asks you to format the card, DO NOT, this is one indication that your system is not compatible with the newer larger memory cards. In this case a smaller card, 16GB or smaller should be used.

3) Updating the camera's firmware.

A. Turn the Camera off, insert the SD Card if you copied the firmware to the card while inserted into the computer.

B. Turn the Camera power on and press the"Playback" button. The camera's LCD screen should now be showing a screen asking if you desire to"Update" the firmware. Highlight"Yes" and press the"Menu/Set" button.

C. When the Camera has completed the firmware update it will turn itself off and then back on.

D. This completes the update process.

4) Confirming the update.

A. Turn the camera's power back on.

B. Set to"Playback" Mode.

C. Choose the"Setup" menu.

D. Select Version Disp.

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My camera won't power on. What can I do?

If you have a second battery, try it to see if you can power on the camera. If you dont have an extra battery and you're sure the battery you have is fully charged then the camera may need to be serviced.

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Is water damage to my waterproof camera covered under warranty?

The camera would need to be sent to our repair center for evaluation to determine if the warranty would apply.

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How long should my battery last?

CIPA figures which range from 300-400 photos (depending on the camera model). CIPA measurement methods use a very controlled method to measure battery life. The procedure takes a specific number of shots at a fixed interval, with a fixed ratio of flash photos. While this method provides a standardized measurement that can be used to compare two cameras, it's far from how the camera is actually used. Life expectancy can be affected by any of the following: If the flash is used, the total number of photos can decrease by 30-40% If the camera has GPS, you can expect up to a 50% reduction in battery life. If the customer has no immediate need for GPS disable the feature in the camera's menu options. While the battery saver feature will turn the LCD panel off after a preset time (and place the camera into sleep mode) the camera still draws some power from the battery. We suggestion, turn the camera after each shot. At social gatherings, try and minimize passing the camera around the table to have others look at the photos. The LCD panel consumes ~30% of the total power.

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Why do I have spots on some of my photos?

Spots can occur due to dust or dirt inside the lens, or when flash is used in a very dusty environment.

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What size SD Card can I use in my camera?

Cameras with a manufacturing date of 2006 or before can only use Standard SD Cards (2GB Max). Models manufactured from 2007 to 2009 can only use Standard SD Cards and SDHC Cards (32GB Max). Cameras manufactured 2010 and later are also compatible to the SDXC memory card format. While your camera?s owner?s manual may state a maximum size, that size was the largest that was available when your camera was manufactured. Any currently available SDXC card, which will eventually increase to maximum of 2 TB is compatible. As the maximum size increases, to 2 TB, we do not anticipate any need for firmware updates.

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Why am I unable to view the photos on my camera after I have deleted some files from the SD card using the computer?

It is not recommended that you delete or modify any photos on your SD memory card using your PC if you plan to move them back to the camera. Doing so can damage the file allocation table and your camera will not be able to read the files. You should immediately copy the remaining photos from your SD card to your PC. After doing so, using your camera, reformat the SD card.

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What should I do to correct a "System Error Zoom", "System Error Lens", or "System Error Focus" message on my camera?

We recommend you try removing the battery from the unit for approximately 60 seconds and reinstall the battery. If you still receive the "System Error *****" message you will want to consider having the camera serviced.

Please include your name, address, telephone number, email address, copy of your purchase receipt (for warranty service), and a description of what is wrong with the unit. Freight collect shipments will not be accepted.

Panasonic is not responsible for damage that occurs in transit. All contents should be packaged for safe travel to the service center. Customer should use a reputable small package shipping company that is able to provide a package tracking number and insurance (if customer should so desire to insure their package).

Units that are abused, damaged, infested with insects, have corrosion, etc. will be placed out-of-warranty.

Once your unit arrives at the facility, you may contact us for status at:

Note: Please reference your Service Job number when contacting. You will be contacted if there is any cost you are responsible for.

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There are vertical/horizontal lines in my LCD screen. What do I do?

If you have a second battery, try it to see if you can power on the camera. If you dont have an extra battery and you're sure the battery you have is fully charged then the camera may need to be serviced.

Please include your name, address, telephone number, email address, copy of your purchase receipt (for warranty service), and a description of what is wrong with the unit. Freight collect shipments will not be accepted.

Panasonic is not responsible for damage that occurs in transit. All contents should be packaged for safe travel to the service center. Customer should use a reputable small package shipping company that is able to provide a package tracking number and insurance (if customer should so desire to insure their package).

Units that are abused, damaged, infested with insects, have corrosion, etc. will be placed out-of-warranty.

Once your unit arrives at the facility, you may contact us for status at: